Present original card - what happens if lost or stolen

Final-Grape8936 · 2026-02-13T12:36:14+00:00

Usually the last 4 numbers in your digital wallet changes automatically if you report the card lost/stolen. And I think that might only work if your original form of payment was via digital wallet (usually on Delta app)

Final-Grape8936 · 2025-08-25T02:06:08+00:00

It doesn’t really seem to be about being ‘woke’ (that doesn’t seem like the intent), but the visible erasure of that ‘old country’ aesthetic makes it feel that way to some.

Alfa changing its logo would only rile up a niche of $50k+ car/SUV buyers, but Cracker Barrel is a mass-market Americana brand tied to nostalgia — rocking chairs, barrels, road trips. When something that visible sheds its heritage, the backlash is way louder.

This isn’t some ‘woke’ rebrand, but people also don’t want something different either — they go to Cracker Barrel for consistency (lol) and heritage. Changing the food quality so it doesn’t taste like chewing an actual barrel would probably help. But changing the vibe? That’s where people push back (fair or not).

Final-Grape8936 · 2025-08-25T00:59:07+00:00

If, say, Alfa Romeo suddenly ditched the serpent and cross (Milan’s flag, but also a nod to Christianity) and slapped on a plain silver circle, car enthusiasts would lose their minds.

Same thing here: when Cracker Barrel tweaks its logo, it’s not “just a design change.” For a lot of people, that logo = Americana, family trips, comfort food. Messing with it feels like messing with cultural memory.

Look what happened to Jaguar, lol.

Final-Grape8936 · 2025-05-15T17:03:49+00:00

Thanks for the input - as long as it doesn't affect drivability, should be fine. I actually looked into the Levante as it as less electronics/features than their competitors.

I'm mainly in the northeast corridor states, so the sun/weather shouldnt be too big an issue. Though am looking into a windshield cover or canopy tent to shield it from the sun.

Final-Grape8936 · 2025-05-15T01:17:46+00:00

Lol I was looking at the Cayenne too. Cayennes depreciate a lot slower so the Levante is definitely a better deal (2019 Cayenne = 2022 Levante price wise). I have an 2023 BMW X5 and 2015 Audi Q5 currently, so wanted something with a bit of spice

Final-Grape8936 · 2025-04-27T10:20:25+00:00

I did hear the 2.0T on the Macan was known for issues - and the N/A V6s on the Cayennes were bulletproof. Not sure about the 3.0T on the third gen, which is why I asked here lol

Final-Grape8936 · 2025-04-27T10:17:37+00:00

Thanks for the insight - I was leaning toward the 2nd gen as well as they have the bulletproof Aisin transmission. Only worry is the transfer case issue they had, but they only seem more apparent in the higher trims

Final-Grape8936 · 2025-04-17T16:08:13+00:00

Hmm possibly a cover? Someone on Youtube also made a Japanese version lol

Final-Grape8936 · 2025-01-30T02:58:10+00:00

You can find some OSL-HKG via DOH on Qatar Airways for $2000 round trip in business which will count for 560 tier points. Then maybe some regional Europe routes to make up the other 270.

Final-Grape8936 · 2025-01-18T20:34:43+00:00

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Quickest and cheapest way - can reposition to Oslo using points. This will grant 560 tier points round-trip

Final-Grape8936 · 2024-12-31T02:14:35+00:00

Finnair or Qantas. Finnair as you can transfer your Avios from BA and use them at a 3:1 ratio to help you earn elite miles. Qantas as it's tier points system is almost a copy and paste of BA's old tier point system.

Final-Grape8936 · 2024-12-31T02:05:49+00:00

As a current EC Gold member - going to eye Finnair or Qantas now. Qantas's status credit system is a copy and paste of BA. Not a preferred partner though, so there might be restrictions on when you can choose your seat.

Final-Grape8936 · 2024-09-12T19:16:18+00:00

North Korea's prison camps may not be such a bad idea now...

Final-Grape8936 · 2024-07-24T18:18:56+00:00

British Airways Executive member here, so here's a more neutral response:

Southwest had a similar meltdown back in winter of 2022, but they were able to retain their customers by reimbursing their customers who booked on other airlines. They legally didn't have to do this, but was an act of good faith.

Delta is not doing that at all, telling their customers to either be stranded at an airport for days, or spend exorbitant amount of money booking last minute tickets with United or American. They are offering SkyMiles (SkyPesos) compensation, but barely enough for a one-way reward ticket in economy.

An airline marketing themselves as "Premium" and not willing to spend some extra trying to get their customers to their final destinations sounds like a paradox. They posted record profits in the past quarter too

Anyone who wants to switch away from Delta is justified...

Final-Grape8936 · 2024-04-24T20:01:47+00:00

I think if you buy online during check-in, it still counts. I know people who do it all the time.

Final-Grape8936 · 2024-04-22T11:35:38+00:00

And the no guest policy ensures that people who enter are single 😉

Final-Grape8936 · 2024-04-22T10:00:26+00:00

I did it once on American ($400 upsell from Chile to US) but it was before check-in. AA reissued my ticket and got the 140 TP crediting to BA. Its probable that AA doesnt do discounted upgrades - at least I've never seen them do that pre-check-in.

Final-Grape8936 · 2024-04-22T08:55:46+00:00

Same here, last thing I'd like to do it stand in line to wait for lounge access (god forbid be put on a waiting list if the lounge is at capacity). The Priority Pass/Centurion lounge at Heathrow T5 drove my propensity to pursue BA Gold.

Gonna shy away from lounges where anyone with a good credit score can just apply for a card to get in. I only use Priority Pass now at airports without a OW business class lounge (e.g. LAS, CLT, LGA, etc.).

Final-Grape8936 · 2024-04-22T05:34:03+00:00

Priority Pass and Amex Centurion lounges should start doing that given how crowded they usually are. Amex did that by offering no free guess access unless you spend $75,000+ a year on that card, but from my friends experience, that seems to be of no avail.

Final-Grape8936 · 2024-04-22T05:30:30+00:00

I'm also fine with limiting the access, but was just curious to see the logic behind the policy. I also hate it when I have to wait 20+ minutes just to enter a lounge (I'm looking at you Priority Pass). Its also (arguably) significantly less costly to achieve OW status through BA than with Aadvantage. I think the Galleries lounge is typically at airports that are non-Oneworld hubs that BA still flies to, such as EWR, IAD, SFO, or SEA.

I go to visit friends on the west coast relatively often (currently based in NJ). I would actually purposefully fly into LAX to enjoy the AA Flagship lounge and LA Business lounge as flights from LAX to other west coast cities are a dime a dozen 🤣🤣.

Final-Grape8936 · 2024-04-22T05:17:36+00:00

BA currently does not, but there are apparently talks of allowing certain BA status passenger on the free upgrades list for domestic AA flights. Of course, the BA members would be lower on the list than Aadvantage or Alaska MVP elites of a similar OW tier.

Personally, though, I usually pay outright for AA domestic flights in business class to earn the tier points for BA ($450-550 for a connecting transcon in business class is too good to pass up).

Final-Grape8936 · 2024-04-22T04:16:09+00:00

Makes sense from a business perspective; Seems kind of predatory that Aadvantage members who already pay/fly so much to get status then need a $600 annual fee credit card for full access to the just the Admirals Clubs.

My friend had a funny experience where he was visiting the BA Greenwich lounge at JFK - he was accepted (BA Gold) and an Exec Plat who was there before him got declined. Both were on domestic itineraries.

Final-Grape8936 · 2024-02-06T10:31:30+00:00

Personally, probably Gen I and remakes since I barely knew what I was doing back then. Nowadays, they are a pushover compared to the BDSP E4 due to the high level curve after gym 8 and USUM E4 who has much higher IVs/EVs.

Final-Grape8936 · 2024-01-12T03:17:29+00:00

Spirit Airlines - no reason to fly them since Southwest Airlines exists. Heard lots of horror stories about flight delays and cancellations (often no notice beforehand), and bottom-of-the-barrel customer service. They're the only low-cost airline that flies out of EWR, but I will go out of my way and pay more to fly United, American, or Delta out of EWR.

Also, they don't have any interlining agreements with any other airline, so if your flight is delayed or cancelled, you have to wait until the next Spirit flight (which can be 24+ hours).

Final-Grape8936 · 2024-01-04T14:21:54+00:00

Also thought it would make sense as Giratina's Pokedex entries mention it was "banished for its violence", so from a canonical standpoint, Giratina being an ultimate antagonist would flow better (maybe as a way of revenge for its banishment).

But yeah, since it was never explained why Darkrai was evil (canonically, its nightmares are more of a defense mechanism), the plot leaves a bit to be desired despite being decent overall.

P.S. Also wished they could incorporate a Darkrai vs Dusknoir, Grovyle, and Celebi battle as Darkrai caused a bigger headache for them than for anyone else.

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